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Manejo Integral de la Diarrea Neonatal en Terneros de Leche [Video] ▶️
En esta charla, El Dr. Sebastián Umaña Sedó, profesor asistente de Medicina de animales de producción, de la universidad de Virginia Tech, nos habla acerca de factores modificables que los productores pueden incorporar día a día en su rutina para prevenir y controlar la diarrea neonatal, así como los puntos clave para crear un protocolo efectivo del tratamiento de diarreas a nivel grupal e individual.
Integrated Management of Neonatal Diarrhea in Dairy Calves [Video] ▶️
In this presentation, Dr. Sebastián Umaña Sedó Assistant Professor, Production Management Medicine at Virginia Tech discusses modifiable factors that producers can incorporate into their daily routines to prevent and control neonatal calf diarrhea, as well as the key elements needed to develop an effective diarrhea treatment protocol at both the group and individual animal levels.
Adding Weight to Cull Dairy Cows Affects Value
Proactive cull cow management boosts dairy farm income and animal welfare, while finish-feeding thin cows improves meat quality and profit.
La Ciencia de Manejar Vacas Llevada a la Práctica
El manejo bovino de bajo estrés protege a los trabajadores, reduce el miedo de los animales, aumenta la producción de leche y utiliza principios sensoriales como la zona de fuga y el punto de equilibrio.
Setting Transition Cows Up for Success [Video] ▶️
The transition period is one of the most challenging times for dairy cows, in which they experience several physiological and behavioral stressors. These challenges can be detrimental to cows’ success on the dairy and their welfare.
Feeding the Newborn Calf
Feed newborn calves 3–4 quarts of clean, high-quality colostrum (IgG >50 g/L) within 4 hours of birth to ensure essential passive immunity.
The Science of Cow Handling Made Practical
Low-stress cow handling protects workers, reduces animal fear, boosts milk yield, and uses sensory principles like flight zones and point of balance.
¿Por qué las vacas lecheras necesitan consumir grasa? Una guía para el uso de grasas en la alimentación del ganado lechero
Las grasas suplementarias aumentan la energía, el rendimiento lechero y la reproducción en el ganado lechero. Mantenga la grasa total por debajo del 7% de la materia seca para garantizar un rendimiento óptimo.
Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions on Dairy Farms [Video] ▶️
Explore strategies to reduce methane from anaerobic manure storage—digestion, solids separation, acidification, and frequent emptying—with costs and tradeoffs.
Why Do Dairy Cows Need Fat? A Guide to Using Fats in Cattle Diets
Supplemental fats boost energy, milk yield, and reproduction in dairy cattle. Keep total fat below 7% of dry matter to ensure optimal performance.
Nuts and Bolts of Dairy Ventilation [Video] ▶️
Learn how to choose the best barn fans to keep dairy cows cool and healthy using a new university app.
Voices from Across Wisconsin, Workplace Dynamics and Herd Health [Video] ▶️
Learn how Wisconsin dairy teams and vets use teamwork to improve farm efficiency, employee relationships, and cow health.